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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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